ghazal-longing

Generate ghazal poems with radif and qafia in 5 to 15 couplets.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jeremyyuAWS/poet-agent --skill ghazal-longing
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: ghazal-longing
Source: https://github.com/jeremyyuAWS/poet-agent/tree/main/skills/ghazal-longing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jeremyyuAWS/poet-agent --skill ghazal-longing

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Many users struggle to compose traditional ghazals that follow the intricate radif and qafia pattern while maintaining poetic depth.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Couplet Generation: Produces 5–15 self-contained couplets with consistent radif and qafia.
  • Customizable Radif and Poet Name: Allows selection of repeating phrase and inclusion of a poet’s takhallus in the final couplet.
  • Thematic Flexibility: Ideal for love, longing, separation, or spiritual yearning topics.

Quick Start

Use the ghazal-longing skill to compose a seven-couplet ghazal about longing for the sea.

Frequently Asked Questions about ghazal-longing

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I write a ghazal poem with correct radif and qafia rhyme scheme?

A ghazal poem requires 5 to 15 self-contained couplets with consistent radif and qavia rhyme schemes. You can structure lyrical poetry by enforcing the repeating radif phrase and optionally inserting a poet name in the final maqta couplet.

What is a radif and how does it work in traditional ghazal poetry?

A radif is a repeating phrase that enforces structural consistency across the couplets of a ghazal poem. It works by appearing at the end of the second line in every couplet, paired with the qafia rhyme scheme to maintain lyrical rhythm.

Can I generate a short five-couplet ghazal about love and longing?

Yes, you can generate a short five-couplet ghazal about love and longing. The generation process supports thematic flexibility for love, separation, or spiritual yearning, producing anywhere from the minimum five to a maximum of fifteen couplets.

How do I add a poet takhallus to the final maqta couplet of a ghazal?

To add a poet takhallus to the final maqta couplet of a ghazal, you input the desired poet name during generation. The structure will automatically insert this signature name into the last couplet to complete the traditional poem.

What themes work best for composing lyrical poetry using the ghazal structure?

Themes that work best for composing lyrical poetry using the ghazal structure are love, longing, separation, and divine yearning. These thematic focuses align naturally with the structured couplet generation and radif repetition.